liegeman
/ˈlidʒmən/
noun
- A male vassal who owes loyalty and service to a feudal lord.
- Every liegeman was expected to fight for his master in battle.
- The liegeman brought his best horse as a tribute to the lord.
- The king rewarded his loyal liegeman with a parcel of land.
- A devoted follower or supporter of a powerful person.
- The politician's liegemen carried out his every command.
- The crime boss had a circle of liegemen who protected him.
- He was a faithful liegeman to the company's founder.
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